The Kia EV3 has finally been announced, and it could well become the best low-cost electric car yet. The new EV keeps many of the design elements that I loved about the Kia EV9, but in a much smaller body and likely at a much lower price. Contents DesignInterior and techPerformanceRange and chargingPrice and availabilityConclusionsShow 1 more item However, the...

With its Mustang Mach-E, Ford promised an electric SUV imbued with the spirit of the iconic Mustang performance car. Now well into its production run, the Mach-E is living up to its Mustang billing in that, like the traditional internal-combustion Mustang coupe and convertible, Ford wants to grow the herd of Mach-E variants. Contents DesignTechDriving experienceRange and chargingHow DT would...

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq will be the General Motors luxury brands entry-level EV when it starts production late this fall. But it wont have entry-level specs. After unveiling the Optiq in November 2023, Cadillac is now filling in some of the blanks on this electric crossover SUVs spec sheet. We now know that the Optiq will feature a standard dual-motor...

　　Detroit, MI -- The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the second model in Cadillacs lineup to receive the full battery-electric treatment courtesy of General Motors Ultium EV platform, joining the Lyriq (with the Escalade IQ and Celestiq coming soon). Further afield in the GM/Ultium EV universe, we of course find the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Chevrolet Equinox EV....

　　Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dream) has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain, the secret super power of which is that it can deliver a range of some 2,000 km between refueling. So the company claims. 　　The new system was unveiled online live from China on Tuesday. Its potential means that some of BYDs dual-mode plug-in hybrids could travel the equivalent...

　　While automakers have committed to making huge investments in electrification, some are finding it wise to keep their foot in the door when it comes to gasoline engines. 　　As part of that, theres talk of carbon-neutral combustion engines. In particular, Toyota, Subaru and Mazda plan to join forces to develop new gasoline engines for the electric and carbon-neutral age. 　　The...

The Kia EV3 is finally coming, and it could well end up being the best small-size electric SUV to buy when it finally rolls out. Its smaller than the Kia EV9, but it offers many of the same design elements and features. But theres another small-size electric car thats currently one of the most popular vehicles out there the Tesla...

　　BMW has unveiled the Skytop concept at the Villa dEste Concours dElegance in Italy. 　　Concours dElegance are often ideal venues for manufacturers to unveil prestigious models, unique concepts, sketches of future vehicles and more. 　　In North America, the big one happens in August when Monterey Auto Week culminates in the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance. 　　Europe as its own spotlight opportunities,...

When the marketing managers of a Mini Cooper dealership in Texas heard about a new pop art exhibit opening at the Dallas Museum of Art, creative marketing managers saw an opportunity to get their quirky vehicles in front of a ready-made, like-minded audience. The exhibit, which celebrated the art of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, among others, opened in...

　　First Report 　　It’s always a good feeling to go back to a brand you have experienced and appreciated before. Over the last decade, I have had the opportunity to run quite a few long-term test cars from Hyundai, and now, as I write about the new Creta that has just joined our fleet, I am pleased to say that it...

　　Quiet at low speeds, electric vehicles are involved in twice as many collisions with pedestrians as gas-engine-powered models (per distance driven on average), according to a new study. 　　The Guardian reported this week on the results of a study carried out in England into electric vehicles and rates of collisions with pedestrians. Those results show that, per distance driven on...

　　Kia unveils the production version of its EV3 electric SUV. 　　Kia surprised many at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November with two small electric SUV concepts. Whats more, it was pretty apparent the EV3 and EV4 shown there were close to production. Today Kia unveiled the final version of the EV3. 　　Sales of the EV3 begin in July in...

Kia is on a roll. Hot on the heels of the success of the Kia EV6 and EV9, the company is already announcing what could be its cheapest electric vehicle yet the Kia EV3. Contents Kia EV3 designKia EV3 interiorKia EV3 price and release dateKia EV3 charging speed and rangeKia EV3 performanceKia EV3 tax credit statusShow 1 more item The...

The Kia EV9 was already one of the cheapest ways to get an electric SUV, but now the company is taking things to the next level. After teasing the Kia EV3 last year, the car is now official. The EV3 is built to be a slightly smaller, cheaper version of the EV9 following the path of the Rivian R2, which...

　　ProsStrong performanceGreat valueRide qualityConsInterior doesn’t feel premiumLimited after-sales supportWhat is it? 　　The Renault Kiger has been in the market since 2021 and has undergone a couple of model-year updates. But with the 2024 one, the Kiger now benefits from new features, revised styling cues, and new variants. Now, will this help the crossover sell more in number? We will have...